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Please jump to the following thread for information on root/lollipop:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/help/qa-root-shield-tablet-2-0-lollipop-t2945163
garyd9 said:
There's some misinformation going around concerning lollipop (android 5.0), root, and the SHIELD tablet. I'm posting this (redundant) information to (hopefully) clear things up and prevent someone from causing themselves a headache after the tablet updates...
nvidia has stuck very close to AOSP in their tablet firmware updates, so it's a reasonable assumption (at this point) that the new firmware will also be very close to AOSP.
If that comes to be, then "rooting" the tablet will be more difficult than in previous firmware updates. Most of the gory details can be found in this G+ article by @Chainfire : https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/VxjfYJnZAXP
(BTW, as always, a huge thanks to Chainfire for his efforts. If you haven't already, paying for the upgrade to "SuperSU Pro" is well worth the price if for no other reason than to encourage Chainfire to continue work on that project.)
If you don't understand the details of that post from chainfire, I'll try to summarize it: Even if you manage to get a copy of the "su" binary on your system partition (which is essentially the goal of all the older root exploits), it won't matter much in Android 5.0. In Android 5.0, we'll ALSO need a part of the kernel image changed (the ramdisk) so that a part of "superSU" can run at a more permissive context.
Updating the kernel ramdisk shouldn't be too difficult (if its compressed with the kernel in a normal way) once we have the image to play with. As well, in order to put the newly modified kernel image in place, a person would have to unlock their bootloader (which can void your warranty.)
Actually, it's possible (once the image is released by nvidia) that @Chainfire will stick the image on his server in one of his very easy to use "CF-Auto-Root" bundles. (Hopefully, all the @ references I've made will get him to look at this thread and confirm what I've said. The honest truth is that I'm NOT familiar with SELinux, so I'd have to do a bit of experimenting to get this working.)
Take care
Gary
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Have you found any specifics on what will need to be modified in the ramdisk? I haven't really done anything with the boot.img itself but I'd be interested to see what is going on with this.
Keithn said:
Have you found any specifics on what will need to be modified in the ramdisk? I haven't really done anything with the boot.img itself but I'd be interested to see what is going on with this.
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That Google plus post I linked to describes the needed change.
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Okay, thanks. I guess I didn't catch that.
Sent from my One M8
Root successful!
I just successfully got root. If I can make it permanent I will post the necessary files/instructions in the update thread.
SuperPichu said:
I just successfully got root. If I can make it permanent I will post the necessary files/instructions in the update thread.
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With a modified recovery or stock ?
matyas69 said:
With a modified recovery or stock ?
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CWM. The instructions are up in the lollipop update thread
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CWM. The instructions are up in the lollipop update thread
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Is this root sticking?
whoamanwtf said:
Is this root sticking?
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It seems to be. Only problem I have run into is that FX file explorer root mode doesn't seem to work, but ES does so I think it's an app compatibility with 5.0 thing rather than a problem with root.
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CWM. The instructions are up in the lollipop update thread
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I'll wait root without custom recovery
SuperPichu said:
It seems to be. Only problem I have run into is that FX file explorer root mode doesn't seem to work, but ES does so I think it's an app compatibility with 5.0 thing rather than a problem with root.
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Are you able to use FolderMount with it? and Titanium? Those are the reason I need root, and if those both work then I will wipe and unlock to get LP rooted
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Are you able to use FolderMount with it? and Titanium? Those are the reason I need root, and if those both work then I will wipe and unlock to get LP rooted
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Testing right now. How should I test these? i.e. What do you use them for?
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Testing right now. How should I test these? i.e. What do you use them for?
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Awesome, I use FolderMount to link my obb files from the sd card to the main so that my largest game files are all on my sd card. I actually have the premium version so I just link my whole obb folder and data folder but I would guess linking any obb and then seeing if the game would load would test it. As for Titanium a backup/delete/restore of any app would test all of the features. Thanks for checking that out
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Awesome, I use FolderMount to link my obb files from the sd card to the main so that my largest game files are all on my sd card. I actually have the premium version so I just link my whole obb folder and data folder but I would guess linking any obb and then seeing if the game would load would test it. As for Titanium a backup/delete/restore of any app would test all of the features. Thanks for checking that out
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No problem.
Results
Folder Mount - Made a link from internal to external and the link seemed to be working correctly (files put in one showed up in the other)
Titanium - Backed-up, uninstalled, and restored Netflix successfully with no errors
Here's a link to the root instructions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/development/root-root-lollipop-t2945044
Please post any questions there.
Works for both locked and unlocked bootloaders now.
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Here's a link to the root instructions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56854633&postcount=77
Works for both locked and unlocked bootloaders now.
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You beat me too it lol. I just got home pulled the ota and modified the boot.img before I saw this.
Keithn said:
You beat me too it lol. I just got home pulled the ota and modified the boot.img before I saw this.
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I was starting to wonder how I was the only person (or at least the first) to have that idea.
So I already installed the update for lollipop. Although I was rooted using towelroot, I never installed CWM or unlocked my bootloader. Is it too late to follow the instructions to unlock my bootloader at this point? Do I need to just wait for another root method?
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So I already installed the update for lollipop. Although I was rooted using towelroot, I never installed CWM or unlocked my bootloader. Is it too late to follow the instructions to unlock my bootloader at this point? Do I need to just wait for another root method?
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No if you unlock your bootloader you can follow my unlocked instruuctions.
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Is it too late to follow the instructions to unlock my bootloader at this point?
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no. Not too late.
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"There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details
I got this message, I cannot view my files on my computer. I flashed the latest factory image and did a factory reset, flashed the vendor file, but no luck. What else could it be? Drivers?
an internal problem. have you tried reaching out for warranty support?
Already unlocked Bootloader.
640k said:
an internal problem. have you tried reaching out for warranty support?
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I'm sure since I unlocked my bootloader it wouldn't do me any good, right?
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
09eric09 said:
I'm sure since I unlocked my bootloader it wouldn't do me any good, right?
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unlocked bootloader does not void your warranty, this has been confirmed by google's csr
dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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No.
dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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your advice fixed the problem on my nexus 6p.. thank you
It fixed my problem on Nexus 6p after rooting to Cataclysm
Thanks!!
toenail78 said:
your advice fixed the problem on my nexus 6p.. thank you
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09eric09 said:
No.
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dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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yangqi said:
unlocked bootloader does not void your warranty, this has been confirmed by google's csr
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Thanks!!
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Hi Guys,
Anyone successfully got rid of this? i've been running Catacalysm with elementalx with no issues. But suddenly i wanted to try layers and one of the layer i tried made me to loop at colorful dots screen that turn into android. But it never turned to android and didn't boot.
i tried to restore nandroid, flash catacalysm again etc., but nothing worked. Finally i had to flash all the factory image (from bootloader to vendor) again. then restored the latest data nandroid. i had my finger print set and following http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928 i removed locksettings.db file to successfully get in the system.
however, on every restart i get this error message that my phone has an internal problem and manufacturer to be contacted. I am afraid to flash the nexus 9 fix, as someone reported that its spoiling his touch screen.
Try flashing the vendor img only in fastboot and see if that removes the error message.
steviemch said:
Try flashing the vendor img only in fastboot and see if that removes the error message.
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Thanks! Easy fix!
Flashing the vendor img didn't work for me.
Is there any other way to do it or do I have to wipe it all and start over?
So, I see that it's based on the build number MMB29X but that's a Nexus 6 build. I have a Nexus 5x. If I flash that vendor image, will it work or mess things up? I've never had to do that before so I'm sort of lost... I'm positive that I downloaded the right build from the CM site. Thanks in advance for the help.
erichjelm said:
Flashing the vendor img didn't work for me.
Is there any other way to do it or do I have to wipe it all and start over?
So, I see that it's based on the build number MMB29X but that's a Nexus 6 build. I have a Nexus 5x. If I flash that vendor image, will it work or mess things up? I've never had to do that before so I'm sort of lost... I'm positive that I downloaded the right build from the CM site. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Do not flash that nexus 6 image!! Do not flash or install any zip or image that is not expressly for your phone!!
This is the forum for the Nexus 6p. You will have better luck finding the answer to you question somewhere here (Nexus 5x forum). If you have installed an image or zip of any type from anywhere other than that forum (or official google downloads) you are probably going to have a bad day. Good luck.
I didn't even notice.
I'm sorry.
Just opened a Google search link.
Sorry!
erichjelm said:
I didn't even notice.
I'm sorry.
Just opened a Google search link.
Sorry!
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No worries, mate! I have found solutions to problems in forums that were not for my phone. Just pay attention to where you post you questions. The fact that you are using google first puts you years ahead of some people I've seen posting. Definitely no reason to apologize twice. :highfive:
Found the fix in the form of a ZIP in Nexus 9 forum.
Ha.
Thanks, again!
Can anybody verify that this works for the 6p before I flash a zip and Jack my phone up any further? Lol
How do I find the right vendor img for my nexus 6p?
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How do I find the right vendor img for my nexus 6p?
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With a file browser, head to /System/build.prop and look for this line "ro.build.description" and your system software should be listed after the Android version. I believe this is also listed in Settings/About Phone. You can view which Vendor you have installed in /Vendor/build.prop. Make sure both match up each month when you update.
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I need some help if possible with this SM-580. I saw a post that had info on bypassing the frp lock. But the post dint go into enough details, and it was copied from a post a few months back which I tried to locate and could not.
And I wasn't sure if it was the right info for my device.
Here all info on my Tablet.
It's a 10" Black 16GB Samsung SM-T580UD
Android 7.0
And it has been reset asking for google login info.
Any help is much appreciated.
.....Thanks for any help
martym2018 said:
Not sure what I've done wrong, or what 46 views and no one can help out with better step by step instructions. I did do many search's before asking for help. I'll have a go at my self. Hope I don't brick it. I've spent hundreds of hours in past making tutorial videos and working one on one via phone or video chat to guide people thru countless other issues. Just wanted to let y'all know I've paid it forward in help.
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The reason no one has responded is that the questioned has been asked and answered so many times that anyone should be able to find the answer on their own. There is even a step by step answer. And there is a video posted by Beut. But you have to be VERY VERY careful to follow it exactly. Miss one step and it won't work.
martym2018 said:
Not sure what I've done wrong, or what 46 views and no one can help out with better step by step instructions. I did do many search's before asking for help. I'll have a go at my self. Hope I don't brick it. I've spent hundreds of hours in past making tutorial videos and working one on one via phone or video chat to guide people thru countless other issues. Just wanted to let y'all know I've paid it forward in help.
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I've never heard of a T580UD, are you sure it's called a T580UD?
ashyx said:
I've never heard of a T580UD, are you sure it's called a T580UD?
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Sorry UD was after the model no. my bad.
It's just a 580 with android 7.0 and 10" inch screen.
lewmur said:
The reason no one has responded is that the questioned has been asked and answered so many times that anyone should be able to find the answer on their own. There is even a step by step answer. And there is a video posted by Beut. But you have to be VERY VERY careful to follow it exactly. Miss one step and it won't work.
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only ones I could find was for versions with android 6.0, 0r 6.1 And was afraid not what I needed.
I think I found the tutorial i need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409
martym2018 said:
I think I found the tutorial i need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409
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I thought you had FRP Lock?
martym2018 said:
I think I found the tutorial i need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409
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I do have frp, or google account lock.
Dang I cant figure this out. Might well give up, have no idea where to start.
martym2018 said:
only ones I could find was for versions with android 6.0, 0r 6.1 And was afraid not what I needed.
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You must not have read them carefully. The ONLY way to remove the FRP lock is to use Odin to revert to 6 with the ROM ending in PL4. You won't find a way while still running 7.
edit: BTW, once you remove the FRP lock, the tablet will update itself, OTA, back to the latest 7 from Samsung. So, don't worry about using 6 to get rid of the lock.
martym2018 said:
I do have frp, or google account lock.
Dang I cant figure this out. Might well give up, have no idea where to start.
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Can you post your firmware build?
ashyx said:
Can you post your firmware build?
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How do I locate that?
martym2018 said:
How do I locate that?
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Boot to recovery.
ashyx said:
Boot to recovery.
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What difference does it make what firmware the tablet is running now? In order to remove the FRP the tablet has to be set back to the PL4 firmware and that can be done no matter what it currently has.
edit: The ability to add a fake wifi entry, highlighting it and choosing "advanced" is the key. That feature is ONLY available in a few Android 6 ROMS. The one ending in PL4 being one of them.
lewmur said:
What difference does it make what firmware the tablet is running now? In order to remove the FRP the tablet has to be set back to the PL4 firmware and that can be done no matter what it currently has.
edit: The ability to add a fake wifi entry, highlighting it and choosing "advanced" is the key. That feature is ONLY available in a few Android 6 ROMS. The one ending in PL4 being one of them.
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It matters because it's possible to remove FRP on nougat depending on the firmware build.
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It matters because it's possible to remove FRP on nougat depending on the firmware build.
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Then why not just post what version to flash and how to use it to remove FRP? Rather than, "what version are you running?", flash version "xyzzz" and do "such and such". Personally, I'd like that info if, and only if, it is easier than the 6 method. And doesn't cost any money. If you are selling something, then forget it.
edit; I take that back. If the OP can't figure out how to use the 6 method, and you can sell them something using 7, then more power to you.
lewmur said:
Then why not just post what version to flash and how to use it to remove FRP? Rather than, "what version are you running?", flash version "xyzzz" and do "such and such". Personally, I'd like that info if, and only if, it is easier than the 6 method. And doesn't cost any money. If you are selling something, then forget it.
edit; I take that back. If the OP can't figure out how to use the 6 method, and you can sell them something using 7, then more power to you.
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Are you for real?
Do you think I'd spoil a perfectly good rep on these forums to sell something that can be obtained for free? In future do your research before replying to members with 'Recognized contributor' status.
Also no, I will not post up the method for general consumption, so any Tom **** and Harry can breeze by and happily bypass the security on a questionably obtained device.
ashyx said:
Are you for real?
Do you think I'd spoil a perfectly good rep on these forums to sell something that can be obtained for free? In future do your research before replying to members with 'Recognized contributor' status.
Also no, I will not post up the method for general consumption, so any Tom **** and Harry can breeze by and happily bypass the security on a questionably obtained device.
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Yes, I'm for real. How about you? There is already a method for bypassing the FRP posted here for any Tom **** and Harry. If you are so concerned, take the whole thing to PM. Otherwise, your playing coy makes it look like you have something to sell.
lewmur said:
Yes, I'm for real. How about you? There is already a method for bypassing the FRP posted here for any Tom **** and Harry. If you are so concerned, take the whole thing to PM. Otherwise, your playing coy makes it look like you have something to sell.
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I will take it to PM if the OP needs further assistance.
I don't care if a method is available already for MM.
I appreciate if you'd quit with the ridiculous assumptions.
I am not, never have done or ever will sell something on XDA.
I do what I do for free. If you'd actually take the time to do a little research, you be aware of that, but obviously not.
I'm not going to get into a tit for tat with you as it pointless and will refer this to a mod if it goes any further.
Let's keep it on topic.
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martym2018 said:
How do I locate that?
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Android Recovery
samsung/gtaxlwififixx/gtaxlwifi
7.0/NRD90M/T580UEU2BQL1
user/release-keys
Hi all.. The last device I rooted was an HTC EVO so it has been a while . I've been reading a lot and trying to catch up. I found both of these guides below to root the device. They both use a different approach. So I guess there's more than one way to do this, got it.. I guess I am just looking for some advice as to what is the most current/best way/safest to root the Tab S6 Lite. I have installed all updates provided by Samsung which has brought me to Android 11. I figured I should ask if the fact that I am already running android 11 could throw any monkey wrenches into the process of rooting it. It appears that Andoird 10 is expected within the guides. Can anyone recommend a guide for Android 11?
Thank you in advance.
[2021 noob guide] Unlock and root (with working SafetyNet, Netflix & etc., Lock/Unlock in dev settings)
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[HOWTO] Unlock and root the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Hey guys, I know its the same with the other tablets but i wanna make one just cause its easier for people. How to unlock:: 1. Turn on your device and then go to settings --> scroll down to about tablet --> Software Information then tap the...
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Perhaps someone could let me know which of the 2 guides above is the one I should follow or perhaps another guide entirely since I have Android 11 loaded (or does this not matter?).
Thanks all
Hi. You can try to use this guide .
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Hi. You can try to use this guide .
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yes, magisk seems the safest way, specially now that we don't have an official twrp
the catch is.. finding the correct exact firmware to patch the boot.img
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yes, magisk seems the safest way, specially now that we don't have an official twrp
the catch is.. finding the correct exact firmware to patch the boot.img
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For latest version i use Samfirm for Windows
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yes, magisk seems the safest way, specially now that we don't have an official twrp
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I hate to say it, but I don't think using the discontinued TWRP is really too big of a deal. All things considered, it doesn't have too many bugs, and you can work around things like no adb sideload.
I just have a question. Do you think TWRP will ever be revived for this tablet, even an unoffifcial one? I mean, there seems to be a demand. Is it permanently discontinued or...?
Thanks all, will do some more homework
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Thanks all, will do some more homework
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I've got an S6 Lite on the way - did you come up with a clean sequence?
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I've got an S6 Lite on the way - did you come up with a clean sequence?
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No, I got stage fright at this point and figured the process isn't mature enough for my scenario, or I just didn't get pointed in the right direction. I think that part that concerned me was KNOX... something that didn't exist the last time I rooted an android phone (HTC EVO, yeah that long ago).
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No, I got stage fright at this point and figured the process isn't mature enough for my scenario, or I just didn't get pointed in the right direction. I think that part that concerned me was KNOX... something that didn't exist the last time I rooted an android phone (HTC EVO, yeah that long ago).
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Thanks for replying. My S6 Lite is due to arrive today. I'll be trying to root my P610 with latest A11 firmware (US 2DUK1), with TWRP, will capture whatever I do.
Awesome! Much appreciated, I suspect there's many out there waiting for an updated guide.
I think twrp is not a good solution,check twice before flashing.
Rooted mine which is lte version,picked up latest from samfirm and patched AP with magisk,added rest of the files in odin from stock.
After flashing done,you must flash vbmeta and boot from stock packed in tar,to avoid error.
I have recently rooted my Onn 7, and extracted the boot and recovery images.
(I accidentally deleted the boot image, but I still have one patched with Magisk, and the recovery image is still present.)
I want to get the entire system dumped, including the original system and boot partitions, which would require some help from other tablet owners (I'm broke right now).
I can walk you through the entire process of rooting the system, I just need willing participants.
(I could also use some help porting TWRP, since I have no idea how that works anymore.)
Hi, just got my hands on this device. I'd appreciate it if you can help me get my device rooted. I'm looking to remove some apps that came along with it. Thanks
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Hi, just got my hands on this device. I'd appreciate it if you can help me get my device rooted. I'm looking to remove some apps that came along with it. Thanks
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Do you want to do Magisk method or GSI method?
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Do you want to do Magisk method or GSI method?
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I'm not sure really, whichever is easier I think.
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I'm not sure really, whichever is easier I think.
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Magisk, definitely.
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Hey I just got my hands on a 100026191 are you still looking for help? I have this 7in and an 8in 3rd gen that I'm working on currenty. Thanks!
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Hey I just got my hands on a 100026191 are you still looking for help? I have this 7in and an 8in 3rd gen that I'm working on currenty. Thanks!
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Yea, both are doable.
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Yea, both are doable.
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Can you give me information on how to root via the Magisk method please ?
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Can you give me information on how to root via the Magisk method please ?
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You need to dump your `boot.bin`, either from an OTA update, or from a temprooted system.
Hello, I have an Onn 7, Gen 3 that I just picked up. I found the files you posted in the other forum but am not sure how to build a TWRP based off of those. Help please
Im also looking for a root method for the Onn Surf 7 gen 2. I get that i need to use usb debugging to log the url for the ota update, however my unit came with android 11 go and says up to date when i check for updates after a factory reset. can you tell me what I've done wrong? also what program are you using to run adb logcat from PC?